Health
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Kawempe Hospital cuts maternal deaths but faces rising pressure on services
Kawempe National Referral Hospital has recorded a significant reduction in maternal deaths over the past three years, dropping from more…
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Mental health crisis deepens as Butabika National Referral Hospital faces severe staff shortage
Butabika National Referral Hospital is grappling with a critical shortage of mental health specialists, with only 14 psychiatric doctors attending…
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10 things you should know about the state of malaria in Uganda: insights from UBOS’ Malaria Indicator Survey report
Malaria remains one of Uganda’s most persistent public health challenges despite years of progress in prevention and treatment. The 2024–25…
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Bank of Uganda donates patient monitors worth ugx250 million to boost maternal care
Bank of Uganda has donated 17 patient monitors worth UGX250 million to health facilities across the country in a move…
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Gov’t flags off immunization equipment to strengthen vaccine outreach nationwide
The Minister of Health, Jane Ruth Aceng, has flagged off a consignment of operational equipment aimed at strengthening immunization services…
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Uganda receives first shipment of long-acting HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir
Uganda has received an initial consignment of 19,200 doses of Lenacapavir from The Global Fund, marking a significant milestone in…
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Ministry of Health flags off medical equipment to boost maternal care in Karamoja
The Ministry of Health flagged off medical equipment and supplies destined for Nabilatuk and Karita Health Centre IVs in a…
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Uganda Medical Association condemns rising attacks on health workers, calls for public respect
The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has issued a strong public warning over what it describes as a disturbing rise in…
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Non Communicable Diseases: Why “looking healthy” doesn’t mean you are
They look healthy. They may feel fine. Yet millions of Ugandans are living with blood pressure that is quietly damaging…
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Jayden’s fight for life: Kampala’s viral TikTok star battles rare illness, appeals for support
KAMPALA – For months, thousands of Ugandans have laughed, healed, and felt connected through the light-hearted skits of TikTok sensation…
